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House Science Committee Chairman and the NSF at Odds
Over the last two months, Chairman of the House Science and Technology Committee Lamar Smith (R-TX) has been showing an extreme interest in the National Science Foundation’s grants. It started with leaked draft legislation (The High Quality Research Act) reauthorizing … Continue reading
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Rally for Medical Research Makes the News
Last week we asked you to join the Rally for Medical Research, either in person or online, to draw attention to the importance of federal funding for medical research and the National Institutes of Health. I am happy to report … Continue reading
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Obama’s Vision for Science: It’s in the Budget!
On Wednesday April 10, President Obama released his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2014. While this sounds like a rather mundane event, it is an exciting time for political junkies. Why? Because the budget gives the President a chance to … Continue reading
Let Your Voice Be Heard!
The Biophysical Society is joining 200 other organizations is sponsoring the Rally for Medical Research on Monday April 8, 2013 at 11 am. Join fellow researchers and advocates for medical research on the steps of the Carnegie Library in Washington, … Continue reading
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Budget Sequester Goes into Effect Today
Unless there is last minute fix by Congress (which isn’t even in session today), the sequester that has taken over the news in the United States will go into effect at 11:59 pm tonight. At that time, the White House’s … Continue reading
Scientists: Go Forth and Meet Your Congressmen!
It’s the middle of August and political talk is swirling on the airwaves and in the paper. The White House is asking federal agencies to prepare budgets for 2013 that are 5 and 10 percent below the 2011 levels. Working … Continue reading
